Material Handler

About MEI

MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Material Handler to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Location: Mankato, MN, an hour and a half South of the Twin Cities Metro area

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F

Salary: starting at $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits

• • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) & matching up to 3%
  • ESOP with company discretionary contributions
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering
  • Company sponsored volunteering opportunities

About the Role

This position is responsible for sorting and moving material.

Responsibilities

• Move and organize materials, assemble parts, and support crating (packaging) equipment and parts for shipping
• Close work orders and print labels associated with the parts.
• Participate in and engage in continuous improvement activities
• Follow established company and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for customers and coworkers to ensure a professional, responsive and courteous environment at Minnesota Elevator, Inc.
• Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments to meet organizational goals as noted and observed by supervisor and coworkers.
• Participate in self-development activities to enhance job performance either through formal means (classes, workshops, seminars, in services, etc.) or less structured means (reading, networking, etc.)
• Follow company guidelines regarding punctuality and attendance to ensure a smooth working environment for the department.
• Execute additional tasks as needed

Experience

• Manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience desired
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Resourceful, problem-solver, able to prioritize and multitask
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision
• Unshakeable integrity

Physical Demands

Position requires approximately less than 5% sitting, 55% walking and 40% standing. The ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel is required on a frequent basis. The ability to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on an occasional basis is required. Also, the position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words. Clear vision at 20 inches or less and at 20 feet or more is required. The ability to identify and distinguish colors is required. This position also requires peripheral vision and depth perception. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis is required. Job holder must work near moving mechanical parts on an occasional basis and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions on a consistent basis. This position is exposed to moderate noise (e.g., business office machines such as computers and printers, light traffic).

MEI’s 50 years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.

EOE/AA